HOLIDAY

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HOLIDAY CRIME PREVENTION
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DURING ONE OF THE HIGHEST CRIME TIMES OF THE
YEAR, PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS TO
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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BEFORE YOU SHOP
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• AVOID CARRYING A PURSE. Use a fanny pack or deep
  pockets in clothing to carry what you need
• Carry small amounts of cash
• Carry your keys, cash and credit cards separate
  from each other and be constantly paying
  attention to whats going on around you
• If youre not sure a shopping bag will be
  available to you, take one of your own to the
  mall. Consolidate as many packages as possible.

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WHILE SHOPPING
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• If you have to carry a purse, carry it close to
  your body and always zipped
• Park strategically close to the store is optimum.
  Park in well-lit areas. Never park next to a
  van.
• Know exactly where you park your car. Make a
  mental note or write it down so you will know
  exactly where to go when you leave the store

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AFTER SHOPPING
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• Leave the mall/store well before closing time.
  This way, there is greater assurance you will
  walk out with other people. There is safety in
  numbers
• Avoid shopping until you are exhausted. You are
  more alert when you are less tired
• When hurried or in a crowded shop, make sure you
  get all forms of I.D. and credit cards returned
  to you before leaving
• Use an escort or mall security if you have too
  many packages or if you are leaving the store
  after closing
• Check underneath your car as you approach it.
  This is a common ploy of criminals in parking
  lots and they will take you be surprise
• When going from store to store keep your packages
  stored out of sight in the trunk of your car

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AT HOME
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• Keep gifts hidden from view through outside
  windows
• After opening gifts, break down cardboard boxes
  of expensive electronics and fancy stores and put
  them in plastic bags to hide the fact you have
  valuable items in your home

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MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY A SAFE ONE